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Perspectives on the Intersection of Multiculturalism and Positive PsychologyThe first comprehensive book addressing the intersection of positive psychology and multiculturalism with a focus on diverse populations within the United States Review of current theory and research about positive psychological constructs within a cultural context in addition to applications for various areas of practice Offers a broad and inclusive discussion of various aspects of identity and positive psychology This book provides the first comprehensive collection of topics that lie within the intersection of positive psychology and multicultural issues. Written by leaders in the field and using a broad definition of culture (including race, ethnicity, socioeconomic or social class status, disability status, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, and gender), this book reviews relevant research, theory, and suggestions for practice and highlights the importance of considering context within a strengths-based framework. Beginning with a history of the intersection of multiculturalism and positive psychology and issues related to measurement and methodology, the volume proceeds to specific examples of current research in multiple areas of cultural identity. Finally, domains (e.g., school, work, psychotherapy) in which the findings of this work can be applied are described, as are directions for future theory and research in this area. This volume is aimed at students, scholars, and practitioners across several fields including multicultural psychology, positive psychology, counseling and clinical psychology, school psychology, social psychology, as well as marriage and family counseling, and social work. It will serve as an important reference to any who are interested in learning about the intersection of positive psychology and multiculturalism.
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Student Leadership Conference Report 2010This is the Student Leadership Conference Attendees Report from the retreat. This is the start of the I AM U-URI Unity in Difference group on campus.
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Attitudes toward Healthcare Teamwork between Osteopathic Medical Students in an Interprofessional or Intraprofessional Clinical Education ProgramINTRODUCTION Interprofessional education has attempted to positively impact and prepare students for future practice of collaboration among healthcare providers. However, few studies have assessed if short-term positive impacts on attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration can be sustained long-term. Comparing the current attitudes toward health care teams between osteopathic physicians who participated as medical students in an interprofessional clinical education program and those who participated in a similar medical student-only clinical education program, but without instruction in interprofessional education competencies, can help determine if sustained change is possible. METHODS Surveys evaluating the attitude toward interprofessional teamwork of 23 osteopathic physician students who participated in an interprofessional clinical education program and 88 osteopathic physicians who participated in a medical student-only education program between 2003 and 2007 were completed and compared. RESULTS An independent samples t test was conducted on subscales of physicians’ attitude toward team value, team efficiency, physicians’ shared role, as well as physicians’ rating of their current proficiency level of interprofessional teamwork skills. The results revealed no statistically significant differences among respondents from the interprofessional program and respondents from the intraprofessional program. DISCUSSION Results of this study point to generally favorable attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration for both groups. It seems that regardless of pre-professional training, over time, a favorable attitude toward interprofessional collaboration is acquired. CONCLUSION Future directions for research should continue to be focused on the long-term effect of interprofessional education on interprofessional practice as well as attitudes toward interprofessional teamwork and knowledge of interprofessionalism.